Quote Originally Posted by mrclark303 View Post
Let's not even discuss the Nimrod MR4A!
The problem here was the governments timing. They cancelled the contract just as all the problems had been fixed. The MR4 had brand new wings which were built to fine tolerances with 21st century engineering. The old fuselages were built with 1950 technology using wooden jigs and then we wonder why things wouldn't fit.

So we buy ex USAF Boeing tankers (in mothball) and turn them into Rivet Joint. An aircraft that has cost more than Nimrod and has air worthiness issues with the MAA because of the frames dubious history. I've only seen the one flying and I'm only 12 miles from Waddo.